Pirates rout B-Sens to remain alive in AHL playoff series
By The Nelson Daily Sports
The Portland Pirates scored the first five goals of the game en route to a 6-2 victory over the Sens in AHL Calder Cup Playoffs action Tuesday in Binghamton.
The Pirates, trailing 3-1 in the best-of-seven series before Tuesday’s contest, force a game six Friday in Portland.
Mark Mancari, once on the power play and the second short handed and Luke Adam, on the power play, gave Portland a 3-0 lead before the game was 10 minutes old. Mark Parrish made it 4-0 before the period ended.
The goal by Parrish sent Binghamton starting goalie Robin Lehner to the showers in favour of Barry Brust.
Portland out shot the Sens 41-37 in the game.
In the first round of the playoffs Binghamton rallied from a 3-1 deficit to defeat Manchester Monarchs.
Game seven, if necessary, is scheduled for Saturday in Portland.
Former Nelson Leaf rearguard Geoff Kinrade, who plays defence for the B-Sens, finished the game a with an even plus-minus.
